Ragnarok Online 3 Unveils Massive Guild Battles, New Features, and January 2027 Evolution Test

Ragnarok Online 3 (RO3) is preparing to take the MMORPG experience to new heights, combining nostalgic gameplay with innovative features, massive guild battles, and an ambitious seasonal content roadmap.

During RO Festa in Bangkok, the developers showcased their vision for the next chapter of the beloved Ragnarok franchise, highlighting how the game aims to preserve its classic identity while introducing modern MMO experiences.

Dominion Grounds Brings Guild Warfare to Another Level

One of the biggest highlights was Dominion Grounds, an expansive territory-based gameplay system designed to transform traditional guild-versus-guild battles.

Featuring 36 interconnected maps, Dominion Grounds introduces territory conquest, crystal escort missions, ambushes, strategic alliances, and competitive guild sieges.

Players can participate in different ways, whether fighting on the front lines, gathering resources, escorting supplies, or coordinating guild strategies.

The event even featured a physical Dominion Grounds map where attendees could place character standees and plant guild flags, bringing the virtual battlefield into the real world.

Classic Ragnarok Meets Modern MMORPG Features

RO3 promises to retain familiar elements, including iconic locations, classic job classes, card collecting, vending, and memorable soundtracks.

However, the sequel also introduces enhanced 3D rendering, more than 200 character animations, and expanded cooperative gameplay.

Players can expect five-player dungeons featuring legendary MVP bosses such as Baphomet, challenging ten-player encounters, and massive 100-player guild raids.

These additions aim to accommodate both casual adventurers and competitive players.

Three Seasons Already Planned

Developer JoyMaker also revealed an ambitious post-launch roadmap featuring three initial seasons.

Season 1: Music Season introduces music-inspired abilities and boss encounters.

Season 2: Mirror World explores environments featuring lava, chains, and armored knights.

Season 3: Ice Season delivers frozen environments, new dungeons, and ice-themed combat mechanics.

Through the Remnant Echo system, each season will introduce additional skill effects and character build possibilities, encouraging players to experiment with different strategies.

The development team aims to complete the base game and these three seasons before official launch.

Evolution Test Arrives January 2027

The upcoming Ragnarok Online 3 Evolution Test is scheduled for January 2027.

This paid testing phase will feature a character wipe, allowing developers to evaluate gameplay systems before launch.

Guild recruitment is also underway, offering participating communities potential guaranteed access to the closed beta test.

With its mix of nostalgia, large-scale multiplayer experiences, and evolving seasonal content, Ragnarok Online 3 aims to deliver a world longtime fans and newcomers can enjoy together.

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Binance Blockchain Week Bangkok 2026 Unveils First Wave of Speakers, Spotlighting the Convergence of Traditional Finance and Digital Assets

Binance, the leading global financial platform powered by blockchain, today announced the first wave of the speaker lineup for the Binance Blockchain Week (BBW) Bangkok 2026. The flagship event returns to Asia on November 28-29, 2026, at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center, marking a strategic homecoming as traditional finance and digital assets converge across the region's rapidly expanding markets.

Under this year's theme, Evolve, the program reflects an inflection point in digital finance: traditional and digital markets are converging on shared infrastructure, AI is reshaping how people access information and manage capital, and governments, institutions, and builders are increasingly collaborating on clear, trusted frameworks for sustainable industry growth. Payments, tokenized stocks, real-world assets, and digital assets are merging into one connected system, while the barriers to entry for people around the world continue to fall.

The event will bring leading pan-regional policymakers together, including Gizzat Baitursynov, Vice Minister, Ministry of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development of the Republic of Kazakhstan, and Shaun Tan, Head of Crypto and Fintech Growth, Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC), Bhutan. Their presence reflects a defining shift, as regulators and builders increasingly work side by side to set clear guardrails.

Speaking on today’s announcement, Richard Teng, Co-CEO of Binance, said, “Regulatory innovation is no longer confined to traditional financial centers. Increasingly, emerging jurisdictions are shaping the future of digital finance. The regulatory frameworks and financial infrastructure countries build today will determine where capital flows, where companies choose to grow, and which markets lead tomorrow. We're grateful to convene this critical dialogue in Bangkok."

The program brings together recognized leaders across finance, technology, and digital assets, including Arthur Hayes, CIO of Maelstrom, who invented the perpetual swap, now one of the most widely traded products in crypto; Sushant Singh, APAC Expansion, Tether; Matthew Roszak, Chairman, Bloq; and CZ (Changpeng Zhao), founder, Giggle Academy and Binance.

As traditional finance and digital assets converge, the lineup follows the money on-chain. Leaders from global financial institutions, payments networks, and technology companies will join them, including Dan Maley, APAC Head of Digital Assets, BlackRock; Roger Bayston, Head of Digital Assets Ecosystem Development, Franklin Templeton; Kelly Sohn, Head of Digital Asset, Mirae Asset Securities (HK) Limited; Min Linn, Managing Director, Head of Global Business Development, Ondo Finance; Nischint Sanghavi, Head of Digital Currencies, Asia Pacific, Visa; Athena Y, CEO, United Stables; Yuki Jinguji, Head of Financial Business Development, PayPay Corporation; Thomas Chen, Chief Business Officer, BNB Chain; Yoshi Yokokawa, Co-Founder and CEO, Alpaca; and Ella Zhang, Managing Partner & Head of YZi Labs.

The program will also feature leading voices in crypto media, research, and on-chain data, including Nic Puckrin, Founder, Coin Bureau; Joshua de Vos, Research Lead, CoinDesk; Alex Svanevik, CEO, Nansen; Anastasia Melachrinos, Head of Research, Kaiko; and Roosa Kivisto, Head of Business Development, DeFiLlama.

"As traditional finance and digital assets converge, our focus remains constant: improving access, strengthening user protections, and delivering seamless experiences," said Yi He, Co-CEO and Co-Founder of Binance. "Under this year's theme, Evolve, Binance Blockchain Week convenes the architects of this transformation."

The stage will also feature key leaders from Binance: Richard Teng, Co-CEO; Yi He, Co-CEO and Co-Founder; Eowyn Chen, Chief Marketing Officer; SB Seker, Head of APAC; Catherine Chen, Head of VIP and Institutional; Shunyet Jan, Head of Exchange and Trading; Thomas Gregory, VP of Payments and Fiat; Jeff Li, VP of Product; Antonio Alvarez Lorenzo, Deputy Chief Compliance Officer; and Nirun Fuwattananukul, CEO of Binance TH by Gulf Binance. More speakers will be announced in the coming weeks.

What to expect at BBW:

After electrifying editions in Singapore, Istanbul, Paris, and Dubai, Binance Group's flagship event returns to Asia at a pivotal moment: as traditional finance and crypto rails increasingly merge, Bangkok emerges as ground zero for the infrastructure connecting the two. Over two days, thousands of builders, institutional investors, fintech leaders, and policymakers will gather to define what comes next for digital assets.

Binance Blockchain Week is the brand’s flagship gathering, representing the pinnacle of its 1,500 global events, where the brightest minds in blockchain come together to shape the future of digital finance. From high-level government dialogues to grassroots community engagement, the event bridges all corners of the ecosystem. Binance Blockchain Week 2026 welcomes Celo (CELO) as the Title Sponsor, and Kite (KITE) and Plasma (XPL) as Platinum Sponsors.

Early Bird Tickets are on sale

To register for your spot for Binance Blockchain Week Bangkok, early-bird tickets are currently available for $29 on the Binance Blockchain Week website

Lenovo Expands AI Library with Validated Use Cases to Accelerate Enterprise AI Adoption

Lenovo is strengthening its enterprise artificial intelligence (AI) portfolio with new validated use cases designed to help businesses move beyond experimentation and achieve measurable results faster. Through the expanded Lenovo AI Library, organizations can access enterprise-ready AI solutions that could accelerate deployment by up to 24 times compared with custom-built implementations.

The expansion focuses on helping businesses improve productivity, modernize IT operations, enhance customer experiences, and transform operational data into actionable insights. New additions include AI-powered computer vision solutions for retail and manufacturing, a Super Agent for contact centers, and Enterprise AI Claw applications for personal productivity and IT operations.

Among the notable solutions is Lenovo AI Computer Vision for Retail, which helps businesses analyze video and operational data to improve staffing, reduce customer waiting times, and optimize branch operations. One of Europe's largest retail banks is deploying the technology across 4,500 branches. Meanwhile, the manufacturing solution aims to identify workplace hazards up to 30% sooner and reduce accident-related costs by up to 20%.

Lenovo's Super Agent for Contact Centers also introduces conversational AI and enterprise knowledge integration to automate customer support workflows, potentially reducing average handling time by up to 38%. Other AI Claw solutions help employees automate repetitive tasks, accelerate research, and streamline IT service management.

The company's Knowledge Super Agent demonstrates the practical benefits of enterprise AI. Deployed across 3,000 Lenovo employees, the solution reduced knowledge retrieval time by 30%, helped sales teams prepare proposals twice as fast, and decreased escalations to subject-matter experts by 35%. Its technology also contributed to FIFA AI Pro, which provided all 48 teams participating in the FIFA World Cup 2026 with AI-powered football insights.

Beyond productivity, Lenovo is addressing another major challenge: the economics of AI. Research from The Futurum Group and Signal65 highlights how businesses must consider not only the cost per token but also the actual business value generated by AI workloads.

Signal65 analysis found that Lenovo Hybrid AI Factory infrastructure could deliver tokens at up to 70% lower cost than hyperscale API pricing at full utilization. The research also indicated that on-premises infrastructure could reach cost-per-token parity with API pricing at just over 30% utilization under the tested conditions.

Through Lenovo Hybrid AI Advantage, the company combines validated AI solutions, infrastructure, and lifecycle services to help organizations deploy and scale AI more efficiently.

As enterprise AI adoption continues to grow, Lenovo's expanded AI Library offers businesses a practical pathway toward reducing deployment complexity, controlling infrastructure costs, and turning AI investments into measurable business outcomes.

Vivo V80 Brings Creative AI Photo Effects to Everyday Photography

MANILA, PHILIPPINES – Taking eye-catching photos no longer requires complicated editing, thanks to the AI Creative Camera feature of the new Vivo V80. Designed to make mobile photography more fun and accessible, the feature allows users to transform the lighting, mood, and atmosphere of their pictures with just a single tap.

ENHYPEN members JUNGWON, JAKE, and SUNGHOON recently demonstrated the feature, showcasing how ordinary photos can become more visually appealing using three AI Creative Camera effects: Underwater, Top Light, and Sunlight.

Each effect provides a unique photographic style, giving users more creative freedom to experiment with their images. Whether adding dramatic lighting, creating a warm outdoor atmosphere, or achieving an underwater-inspired look, the feature makes it easier to personalize everyday snapshots.

Explore creative photo styles with AI

Getting started with the AI Creative Camera is simple. Vivo V80 users can open the Camera app, swipe left on the camera mode bar, and select AI Creation. By tapping the AI icon in the lower-right corner, users can access various AI-powered styles.

Among the available options are Sunlight under AI Styles > Travel and Top Light under AI Styles > Stage. Users can explore additional effects to find the style that best matches their preferred aesthetic.

The feature also works with existing pictures saved in the phone's gallery. Users simply need to open the Album app, select their preferred photo, tap AI Creation in the upper-left corner, choose an effect, and select Generate. The device then creates an AI-enhanced version of the original image.

This flexibility allows users to revisit old memories and give them a fresh visual treatment without relying on third-party editing applications.

Vivo V80 offers exciting pre-order deals

Beyond its photography capabilities, the Vivo V80 is available at a starting price of Php 42,999. Customers can pre-order the device until November 13, 2026, through Vivo physical stores, the official Vivo e-store, and the Vivo Store app.

Pre-order customers can enjoy several exclusive offers, including a Php 2,000 discount, limited-edition Vivo Buds Air3 worth Php 1,799, Gold Vivo membership privileges, six months of broken-screen insurance and warranty, and six months of 100GB Google One cloud storage for new users.

With its AI Creative Camera capabilities and attractive pre-order incentives, the Vivo V80 gives photography enthusiasts more opportunities to explore their creativity and make everyday moments more memorable.

Globe AT HOME Makes Holiday Connections More Rewarding with Exclusive GFiber Offers

The holidays bring Filipino families together, with more time spent streaming, gaming, catching up with loved ones, and sharing moments at home. This season, Globe AT HOME is giving existing Globe Mobile subscribers more reasons to bring Globe connectivity into their households, with exclusive GFiber offers that provide additional savings and mobile benefits.

Through these offers, Globe Postpaid, Prepaid, and TM subscribers who get a new GFiber Plan for the home can unlock benefits matched to their existing mobile subscriptions. By bringing mobile and home internet services together, Globe is making it more convenient and rewarding for customers to stay connected, whether at home or on the go.

3 Ways to Get More out of your Globe home internet with Globe mobile:

Globe Postpaid customers: Save up to ₱500 monthly

Get a new GFiber Plan for your home and enjoy up to ₱500 off your monthly Globe Postpaid fee for 24 months, with savings depending on the GFiber Plan you choose.

Renew your Globe Postpaid plan and get even more

Renew your Globe Mobile Postpaid plan together with a new GFiber Plan and enjoy 2X your mobile data allocation, plus up to ₱500 off your GFiber monthly fee for 24 months. Select plans also include VIP Hotline access and Home Squad visits for added support.

Globe Prepaid and TM: Get Just For You mobile perks

Switch to a new GFiber Plan and enjoy free mobile promo benefits for 24 months, with Just For You offers matched to the GFiber Plan you choose, giving you more value from the Globe services you already use every day.

“The holidays are a time when families spend more moments together at home, and dependable connectivity helps make those experiences possible,” said Abigail Cardino, Vice President and Head of Globe's Broadband Brand Management. “By bringing our mobile and home internet offers together, we're giving existing Globe customers more value from the services they already use, whether they're connecting at home or on the go.”

Beyond the added savings and mobile benefits, customers can enjoy the advantages of Globe AT HOME’s fiber experience, with GFiber plans offering inclusions such as a Blast TV subscription and WiFi 6 modems that can concurrently connect up to 50 devices. Customers in serviceable areas can also have their GFiber connection installed within 24 hours, making the switch easier for households that do not want to spend the holidays waiting to get back online.

For households that rely heavily on streaming, gaming, content creation, online learning, and work-from-home setups, having a more consistent home connection can make all the difference. Globe AT HOME continues to enhance its fiber services to support these everyday needs, building on Globe's recognition as the Most Consistent Home Internet Provider.

By bringing mobile and home internet benefits together, Globe is making it more rewarding for existing customers to stay connected across the services they use every day. This holiday season, Globe AT HOME is inviting more families to make their home the place where everyone can connect, celebrate, and enjoy more together.

Check your eligibility through the Globe portal at https://glbe.com.ph/MPO-PR, or visit your nearest Globe Store to learn more.